CATHERINE MARSH

Acrylic Painting

After moving to Cairns from Sydney in 1980 I was able to realise that passion by spending the next 20 years working as a professional deckhand on the game fishing boats on the Great Barrier Reef. I explored everywhere on the reef, fishing for marlin and sailfish and snorkelling and diving in some of the most magnificent coral gardens. This also provided inspiration for me and whilst working on boats at Dunk Island I started to paint the tropical fish on T-Shirts for friends and fellow boaties, then came the chance to buy screen printing equipment and I taught myself to print multicolour designs for T-shirts and also fabrics which I designed and made into a range of resort wear. During this time I also dabbled in watercolours and silk paintings and turned the latter into menu covers for Bedarra Bay Resort and other local restaurants.

"Painting has arrived safely, it is even better in the flesh.I think my partner will absolutely adore it as he is from Dutch decent. ... Many thanks once again for such a stunning painting."
- Josie, Melbourne

After 30 years up north I was ready for a change and moved to Brisbane nearly 2 years ago. Of course what could be more natural than to live on the river at Kangaroo Point !

Whilst driving around, I noticed the paintings on the traffic signal boxes and so applied to paint one at Newstead by the new Gasworks development. It was great fun and I received so many wonderful comments from passersby that I was inspired to start a series of paintings of cameo scenes on the Brisbane river.

Inspiration for Art

My love of fashion has also inspired a long held dream of creating a series of paintings and fabric designs based on the marine life on the Great Barrier Reef which I am presently working on. I also love Tromp L’Oeil and have done a few sketches and will be doing some larger paintings that people can use in their apartments to create an illusion. I am using acrylic paints at present, however I love the flow of watercolour and silk painting and enjoy ink and pencil sketching and am yet to experiment with oil paints. I am a totally self taught artist, however being in Brisbane now gives me access to classes to help develop my techniques. I am always so excited to design and paint, exploring different mediums and hopefully evolve into a better artist as time goes on.

"THE COUNT OF MONTE SMACKO - GIZMO"
Acrylic on Canvas
60.5 x 76 cm
$ NFS
I couldn't bear to part with my beloved Gizmo, however, I am happy to take commissions to paint your pet in this style. Please contact me.

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Hi Catherine,
The painting has arrived safely and it is absolutely beautiful.......I love it and I am so grateful for your incredible work! The colours are amazing and absolutely perfect for Madeline.....she is going to love it.
Thank you so very, very much."
- Vanessa, Canberra

"Painting has arrived safely, it is even better in the flesh. I think my partner will absolutely adore it as he is from Dutch decent. ... Many thanks once again for such a stunning painting."
- Josie, Melbourne